Rate Limiter in API Design

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:57:16 -0400

A rate limiter is a mechanism used to control the rate at which certain operations or requests are allowed to be processed by a system or an API. It helps prevent abuse, protect system resources, and ensure fair usage by limiting the number of requests or actions that can be performed within a specific timeframe. And Richard Schneeman has put it nicely in his tweet where he said:

If you provide an API client that doesn’t include rate limiting, you don’t really have an API client. You’ve got an exception generator with a remote timer.

Simplifying Globalization: The Power of Standalone Localization Repositories

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:14:59 -0400

In today’s globalized world, catering to a diverse audience is essential for businesses. To effectively serve localized content to users across the globe, it’s crucial to streamline the localization process. This blog post explores a practical solution by pulling out localization files from your project and placing them in a standalone repository. We’ll focus on using Rails project conventions for simplicity reasons.

Motivation

Leading a significant feature in a shared code base often leads to the creation of a Long Standing Changelist (LSC). In such cases, translation files tend to be rapidly evolving due to other team members working on smaller fixes and features. This can become a major headache when merging changes with the upstream codebase.

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Rate Limiter in API Design

Simplifying Globalization: The Power of Standalone Localization Repositories

Motivation